--- title: "The Growth Company Invitation to Tender Content Commission - Photography" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2024-02-19" --- # The Growth Company Invitation to Tender Content Commission - Photography Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-051555c7-bab8-41e0-a2b3-4c74d8d59e38.json) ## Summary The Growth Company, based in Manchester, is inviting tenders for the project "The Growth Company Invitation to Tender Content Commission - Photography" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission of required documents set for 17:00 on Monday 4th March 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 15th March 2024 to 31st May 2024. This tender opportunity presents a chance for Greater Manchester-based suppliers to provide photographic and ancillary services, with a specific emphasis on specialised photography services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses that can create compelling images showcasing Manchester as a vibrant leisure destination, targeting experience seekers and families, are well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice Marketing Manchester (MM), part of the Growth Company (GC), is looking to appoint a Greater Manchester based supplier to produce a collection of new photographs for use in promotional campaigns. You are hereby invited to submit a tender for the above services. This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Greater Manchester. The purpose of this project is to appoint a supplier to deliver a suite of compelling new images. These assets will be used in promotional campaigns and communications activity by Marketing Manchester and selected third parties including, but not limited to; Manchester Accommodation BID properties, the Growth Company, VisitBritain, Manchester Airport Group, CityCo, Manchester Business Improvement District, GMCA. The key objectives of the project are to: 1. Commission compelling assets that showcase the vibrancy of Manchester as a leisure destination. 2. Create content that appeals to a target audience of Experience Seekers and Families*. 3. Present Manchester as an inclusive and welcoming place for all. 4. Ensure this content appeals to visitors from our priority geographical markets, which include the GCC states (the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman), alongside the UK and Europe. 5. Highlight some of the major attractions and experiences available to visitors, including the music scene, cultural experiences, sporting events, shopping, and food and drink. To apply for this Invitation to Tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your ITT submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submission of the required documents is: 17:00pm on Monday 4th March 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5267e5b5-a2a9-4f1a-8284-3970f99bd0cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services - 79961000 - Photographic services - 79961100 - Advertising photography services - 79961300 - Specialised photography services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2024 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5267e5b5-a2a9-4f1a-8284-3970f99bd0cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5267e5b5-a2a9-4f1a-8284-3970f99bd0cb 19th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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